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Ancho Chile Fettuccini with Cilantro-Tomatillo Cream Sauce

By: Bryce Fegley 
"Rather than make fettuccine colored with spinach or tomatoes, I wanted to create something with color AND flare. Here is my idea. Try serving with grilled skewered chicken and mushrooms, marinated with lime, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 cloves unpeeled garlic
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Roast ancho chiles and 4 cloves unpeeled garlic. Press the chiles flat against the pan with a spatula until they begin to pop and smoke, then flip. When done, rehydrate chiles in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes. Turn garlic until all sides are browned, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then peel.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine chiles, 2 cloves roasted garlic, and eggs. Blend until smooth. Place the flour in a mound on a clean surface. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt with a fork, then make a well in the center. Pour in egg mixture. Working from the center outward, gradually incorporate the flour with a fork until dough is formed. Knead dough for 5 minutes, adding more flour if necessary. Prepare fettuccini according to your pasta machine's instructions. Lay the fettuccine flat on lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 remaining cloves roasted garlic, cilantro, tomatillos, jalapeno, cream cheese, sour cream, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour into a saucepan over low heat, and cook until heated through.
  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pasta rises to the surface. Drain, and divide into serving portions; pour sauce over top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 540 | Total Fat: 27.5g | Cholesterol: 150mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by Sega96   view full review
The cilantro-tomatillo cream sauce is very fresh and unique. I make the sauce and serve it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by JURYMS   view full review
Making the pasta can be very time consuming. I used the ancho chile water and chicken bullion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by Pumpkin   view full review
In my opinion: This sounds better than the end result. I didn't care for this enough past 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by Marvel Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Exceptional dish!!!!! My husband and I both loved it, will make it often.... Which, by the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
I'm just reviewing the sauce - I'm way too lazy to make my own pasta. It was good but not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by Sbrd   view full review
I prepared this recipe pretty much as stated, except that I used canned tomatillos and I put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by Cottonista   view full review
I'm sorry, we just did not enjoy this recipe at all. I burned the garlic roasting it by this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2011 by dudesdad   view full review
The sauce is extremely refreshing...This is a strange dish that we couldn't stop eating. The...

 

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